On October 19, Ambassador Han Jing attended the opening ceremony of the Zambia Mining and Investment INSAKA 2026 and, ahead of the ceremony, accompanied President Hakainde Hichilema and other conference delegates on a tour of the exhibition area showcasing Chinese mining enterprises.

At the exhibition area, Ambassador Han Jing briefed President Hichilema on the progress of Chinese mining projects including Luanshya and Kitumba, and visited displays of intelligent equipment including electric vehicles and mining drones. He stated that the Chinese government encourages Chinese mining enterprises in applying more advanced equipment to help Zambia achieve its goal of producing 3 million tons of copper annually.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, President Hichilema said that mining is Zambia's pillar industry and that the Zambian government upholds an open and inclusive policy, welcoming investors from all over the world to conduct mining cooperation in Zambia. He also expressed the hope that mining enterprises operating in Zambia can strictly comply with localization requirements, continuously extend regional value chains, and achieve shared prosperity.

The conference attracted representatives from government departments, relevant enterprises and financial institutions from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Botswana and other countries. Wang Jingjun, President of the Association of Chinese Mining Enterprises Association in Zambia, delivered remarks at the opening ceremony.